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Backyard Mechanic
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can the switch be lubed or W-D 40 ed? or is replacement in order? The switch will erratically shut off headlights when pushed....
David Martin-Hendersonville NC, Pine Island Fl....... 1940 Chevy SDSS,
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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On other brands/years of cars, I have uncrimped the switch to clean the contacts.
If a good quality replacement switch is available, I would replace it.
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Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
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You can get reproduction switches through your local parts store. I managed to get another month or two out of mine by squirting some penetrating oil into it but I eventually had to replace it anyway.
VCCA Member 43216
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
1938 HB Business Coupe
1953 210 Sedan
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ChatMaster - 6,000
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If the switch body is steel and you are careful they will come apart and go back together but be careful of the springs that make it all work. If it is alloy body it is unlikely to crimp properly.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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ChatMaster - 6,000
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 With others who say replace it. Charlie 
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